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Youth faith formation classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM. Yearly sessions run from mid-September through early May. Classes are open to children and youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Those assisting that are 18 years or older must have a background check completed. For more information on our Safe Environment program, click here.
Volunteers are able to assist with faith formation in the following areas:
Catechist
Teach weekly classes to a group of students in a classroom setting. You must be 18 years or older. Training and support is provided. A background check is required.
Helper
Assist the catechist in the classroom. Must be 14 years or older.
Substitute Catechist
Fill in for catechists when they are unable to teach. A background check is required.
Hallway Monitor
Monitor hallways during the session. Help catechists when needed. A background check is required.
Childcare Helper
Assist watching children while parents attend different events throughout the year. For those high school age and older. Helpers serve with an adult supervisor.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is offered at the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Sunday Masses. The young members of our parish are invited to leave Mass at the conclusion of the Gospel reading. They go to their own space to learn about the Sunday readings on their own level and engage in activities to help them understand the message.
Volunteers are able to assist with Children's Liturgy of the Word in the following areas:
Leader
Help guide the children of St. Mary's in learning about the Sunday Gospel. Guide reading and activities before bringing the children back to the Sunday Mass. You must be 18 years or older. Training and support is provided. A background check is required.
Helper
Assist the leader with leading Children's Liturgy of the Word. Must be 14 years or older.
ARTventure is a very exciting and engaging version of Vacation Bible School. More details are provided in January.
Volunteers are able to assist with ARTventure in the following areas:
Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Assist as a small group leader or as a station leader in the early summer ARTventure program for children. Must be 6th grade or older.